With the widespread adoption of automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems for material handling in manufacturing plants, it has become practical and crucial to delve into the layout problem associated with AGV systems. In this work, we focus on a unique layout problem encountered in a hybrid...

Purpose: This paper aims to propose a framework to define the facility layout problem (FLP) in a bi-directional logistics (BL) context, specifically highlighting the main factors that enterprises must consider when reverse flow is introduced in forward logistics (FL).Design/methodology/approach:...

The Facility Layout Problem (FLP) is a classic problem for industrial engineers and work area designers, taking relevance because of its direct impact on productivity and efficiency in the productive systems. On the other hand, we face the Unequal Area Facility Layout Problem (UA-FLP) when the...

Purpose: Use mathematical models of Mixed Integer Linear Programming oriented to cellular distribution and aggregate production planning in order to obtain the appropriate product family for each manufacturing cell and from this, minimize production and material handling costs through the...